Program Associate - The Meadows Foundation : Job Details

About Us

The Meadows Foundation is a private family foundation on a mission to improve the quality and circumstances of life for the people of Texas now and in the future. Over the last 76 years, we have given more than $1.29 billion to support Texans through arts, civic and public affairs, education, environment, health, and human services.

We also foster our mission by providing collaborative, rent-free office space in the Wilson Historic District to nonprofits serving Texas. The District is a 22-acre campus near downtown Dallas with 28 new and restored historic structures.

We invite you to learn more about the Foundation and our work by visiting our website: The Meadows Foundation (mfi.org)

We are a small team of people who are passionate about advancing our mission. We are looking for a Program Associate to join our team who shares our drive and motivation.

Position Summary

The Program Associate engages internally and externally to support prospective and current grantees in the grantmaking process and prospective and current Wilson Historic District tenants in goals and reporting documentation. This role gathers information aligned to Foundation priorities to be utilized in the grantmaking process. This role also helps build, create, and edit written deliverables and presentations as assigned.

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Grants, this role also supports emergency grant requests and Wilson Historic District tenant program documentation. The role is exposed to multiple areas of grantmaking and program areas as part of supporting the program team and as assigned by the Vice President of Grants.

Principal Accountabilities

Grant Applications

• Work closely with Program Teams and as assigned by Vice President of Grants to review, research, and evaluate grant requests
• Interact with grantees and prospective grantees to provide critical guidance in the application and review process
• Develop in-house reports, write-ups, and presentations in collaboration with other program and administrative staff
• Manage small portfolio of grants as assigned

Program Planning and Support

• Research opportunities and best practices that align with the Foundation's grantmaking strategies and initiatives
• Work closely with the program team to collaborate with other foundations on grantmaking strategies as a representative of the Foundation
• Maintain a basic knowledge of current trends among all Foundation program areas
• Support team building and growth opportunities to develop grantmaking practices and effectiveness

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

You will have great opportunities at the Foundation to develop your knowledge, skills, and career. To set you up for success, here are the knowledge and skills you will bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or related experience (preferred)
• Experience in a grantmaking (preferred)
• Basic understanding of health, education, human services and environmental issues and disparities within Texas
• Ability to prioritize overlapping projects to complete work in a timely and fiscally responsible manner
• Ability to identify, analyze, and summarize complex information for internal and external audiences
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to learn new skills from on-the-job training
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, diplomacy, and discretion
• Carries a consistent demeanor of optimism and hope in their daily interactions
• Asset based mindset that enjoys problem solving
• Finds ways to contribute positively to team culture
• Manages up towards resources needed to complete tasks
• Strong presentation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office experience

Enironmental Demands

As the Program Associate you can also expect to:

• Stand, walk, bend (occasionally)
• Sit for prolonged periods at a desk (often)
• Use motor coordination and finger dexterity to type (often)

Benefits

Part of giving back to Texas is taking care of our team. Our second-to-none benefits support your health and wellness at work and home. We offer:

• Paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and parental leave
• Excellent medical and vision insurance
• Paid dental, life, and long-term care insurance
• Employee and caregiver support programs
• 403(b) retirement savings plan and quarterly Foundation 401(a) contributions
• Matching gifts for your donations to eligible nonprofits

Closing Notes

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, activities, and responsibilities that may be required of the position.

The Meadows Foundation is committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting skilled employees. We offer equal opportunity for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.

If you would like to request accommodations to complete this application or the interview process, please email us at [email protected].